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It's difficult to judge the value
It's even more difficult to get spare parts for those pocket watches then for the V&C wrist watches.
Therefor to start the attempt to bring a pocket watch back to live will be well thought about in advance, especially if you are not able to do the movement re-work yourself.
You have to pay the watchmaker to rebuild the parts or you have to buy another wreck - otherwise no spares available.
The recommendation for the aficionado: If you intend to buy one of the Vacheron & Constantin Corps of Engineers monopusher chronograph pocket watches, do look for a better sample which looks consistent in all parts.
No mix-builts, repairs, wrecks etc.. The watches with full function are still available at a moderate rate and they are still great value for money - if thinking about the V&C (low end) pocket chrono.
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Corps of Engineers VC Movement Identification?
Hi, This is my first time posting, I am new to pocket watches and I have have just bough this watch and I hope it is good. The stem is missing but it works. Any information world be great. The movement caught my attention. Case # 23570, Watch ID 1720 Seri...
It seems highly complex for a time-only pocket watch!
Let's see what the community knows about this. Welcome! Cazalea
Wasn’t this
Wasn’t this a series of pocket watches VC made for the US corps? Ps welcome to the forum
Yes
Yes it is but based on my level of research and a novice the movement seems different to the ones I see online.
What we already know
Thanks to Tick Talk some knowledge has already been put together: part 1 (Dec 28, 2009) part 2 (Jan 28, 2011) part 3 (Dec 06, 2011) and some info from VC is available also: Vacheron Constantin VC The Hour Lounge But the complete story about the V&C C...
Stem
The seller indicated that the watch works with a non original stem thar does not stay in place, but it winds the clock and it works. I noticed that the movement on my watch is different from the ones in the article. I am waiting for the watch to arrive. T...
A non original stem that not stay in place?
Well that seems to be a joke, right? It does only make sens to invest in repair if it would be possible to authenticate the watch - including the movement of course. At the moment it's not a watch, it's a project - with open end.
Tick Talk
Hopefully Tick Talk seeshow this post and comments. Thank you for your information.
You should get in contact with him
Tick Tack aka Dan has long experience with V&C pocket watches. My best guess is, that movement shouldn't be that V&C CoE watch case. Look at that site that's basically the same movement: Link But do not expect too much, not any movement of the same type w...
Movement
I paid 900 for it hopefully I did not over pay, I will get in contact with Dan
It's difficult to judge the value
It's even more difficult to get spare parts for those pocket watches then for the V&C wrist watches. Therefor to start the attempt to bring a pocket watch back to live will be well thought about in advance, especially if you are not able to do the movemen...
Great Information
Timeset, thank you for all the wonderful links and information you have provided to me. I am knew to pocket watches and have a lot to learn. In my city we do have a local watchmaker which I plan to take the watch to to look it over. I greatly appreciate t...
Re: Great Information
How to proceed? To check if that watch was built with that movement - case combination, you have to ask the concierge at Vacheron Constantin - they are able to answer that question. It's essential to know that. The highest value is for those watches still...
Thank you!!!
Thank you for the advice you provided. It is very helpful!! I greatly appriciate your information.
Watch works
I received the watch and I was able to set the time and it is runing. The watch is keeping good time. Still waiting to hear back from VC, I will then order an extract from the archives. Once again thank you for all you information and guidance.
How do I PM Tick Tack
I tried to PM him but when I press on the PM button nothing happens thank you very much!
Contact Tick Talk
I do not have an Instagram account hopefully he see this post and and provides some information. I reached out to Vacheron requesting information on the watch, will let you know once I am informed. Thank you
A very nice specimen of an important watch you have here!
Welcome to our community, laser01! Please do share more of your interests and collection. Best, Daniel
Still no feedback's from Tick-Talk?
Well I'm happy you are happy with your aquisition. But I've to say your watch is still defect and moreover it's also a risk if it stays defect - you should get it fixed by a professional or ceep it at least save. Did you ever heard about the 'Radium Girls...
In communication with Tick Talk
I sent you a pm. He has been very helpful!!! and VC informed me that the year of manufacture was 1918 and I ordered an extract from the archives. Once I receive the extract I am going to have a watchmaker find a proper stem and crown for the watch and ins...
Extract Archive Update
I received the VC Extract from the Archives and the movement/caliber is a RA19/20'''. Year of manufacture is 1919. Once again thank you for all that have provided help in this post.
